The Lincoln Motor Company Returns As Presenting Sponsor of RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2016

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RAGTRADE ATLANTA, an award-winning fashion organization devoted to the discovery and promotion of top emerging fashion designers from around the globe, today announced their relationship with The Lincoln Motor Company to present the 3rd annual RAGTRADE ATLANTA Runway Show taking place October 5, 2016 at the Georgia Freight Depot.

The premier fashion event will include a night of industry-quality runway shows featuring the latest fall/winter 2016 collections on a shoppable runway show from a curated group of designers which include: 

  • Apoteca - Womenswear designer made in Lithuania
  • Cease & Desist - Contemporary menswear designer based in Atlanta, GA
  • Natt Taylor - Winner of Belk’s 2015 Southern Designer Showcase; The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs 2015 Emerging Fashion Designer Grant recipient; RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2014, 2015 featured designer
  • Kenya Freeman of Sylvia Mollie – The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs 2015 Emerging Fashion Designer Grant recipient; RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2015 featured designer
  • Onyii (“Own-Yee”) Brown of Onyii & Co. - Contemporary womenswear designer; Martha Stewart American Made 2015 Style Finalist
  • William Malcolm Luxe Collection - Bespoke Luxury Menswear created by William Malcolm also known as “The Style Artist”. He is also the design director for William Malcolm Eyewear, Lapel Kandy and Detroit Saddle Company

“Lincoln is excited to return to RAGTRADE with the modern and elegant all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental on display among Atlanta’s finest in design,” said Raj Register, multicultural communications manager, Lincoln. “Our customers share with RAGTRADE and the 2016 designers a passion and appreciation for sophisticated and contemporary design.”

A week-long series of events throughout the City of Atlanta are also being planned and will be announced at a later date.

The RAGTRADE ATLANTA Runway show began in 2013 as a runway event for local emerging designers around the Southeast and has since grown into a premier fashion organization that provides designers with year-long industry quality programs as well as partnerships and collaborations with influential fashion and luxury brands.

In addition to The Lincoln Motor Company, supporting sponsors for the 2016 RAGTRADE ATLANTA Runway Show include:

  • Lectra
  • FACTOR Chosen | Atlanta
  • Dress for Success Atlanta
  • Keune Academy - Official Hair Sponsor
  • Bobbi Brown Cosmetics - Official Makeup Sponsor
  • Le Juex Champagne
  • Dry Sparkling
  • Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square

 

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Exclusive: Runway Preview to Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2016

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Saint Laurent Paris Jeffrey Fashion Cares / Photos by Tomas Espinoza

"Does it look too vintage? Hand me the YSL clutch... yeah, that's better..." AND then, Jeffrey Kalinsky proceeded to direct the young model on how to hold the clutch and a flawless runway look was born.

It was such a privilege to spend time within the inner sanctum of the Jeffrey Fashion Cares show fittings and runway line-up process. Jeffrey and his team are perfectionists. Their approach is similar to that of an art curator laying out and important exhibition. Every single minute styling detail is considered - every shoe, every belt, every bag - until a complete and impeccable look is achieved and met Jeffrey Kalinsky's creative and clear-cut vision of his brand.  

The line-up features more than three dozen looks - the latest runway showstoppers from high end designers such as Givenchy, Simone Rocha and Saint Laurent Paris will turn heads on Monday, August 29 at Phipps Plaza. There is lots of color and texture in the show as well as all black, all chic looks. And let's not forget the parade of traffic-stopping, to-die-for footwear!

Jeffrey Fashion Cares will be spectacular. It always is, but as I witnessed this week "always" is not taken for granted. The Jeffrey Fashion Cares runway is a fine-tuned, well-thought and meticulously planned production. 

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Cobbler Union Opens at Ponce City Market

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BESPOKE-INSPIRED, LUXURY MEN’S SHOEMAKER COBBLER UNION TO OPEN SECOND RETAIL STORE IN ATLANTA’S PONCE CITY MARKET

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On Thursday, September 1st, two-year-old Atlanta-based shoemaker Cobbler Union will open their second brick-and-mortar retail location on the second floor of Ponce City Market.

Small-batch, luxury men’s shoe brand Cobbler Union is the result of two life-long friends and a cobbler who embarked on a journey to bring luxury shoes to men around the world. After spending three years at a shoemaking studio in Barcelona that sold their product for around $4,000 a pair, they were dissatisfied with the high-price point and lack of accessibility associated with luxury, bespoke shoes. They aimed to utilize their skilled craft and create a brand that appealed to a wider audience. Thus, Cobbler Union was born – a new type of luxury company rooted in the high standards of shoemaking but designed to offer men the highest quality shoes at accessible prices, starting at $395. The brand recognizes the role that shoes play in a man’s life, and it is their belief that beautifully crafted, quality shoes have the power to transform.

After two years of success in e-commerce and a year of brick-and-mortar retail at their Inman Park location, Cobbler Union will open in a 1,037-square-foot showroom – double the size of their exiting location – within Ponce City Market. 

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“Jamestown spent a lot of time and energy to preserve the beauty and legacy of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building with the vision of Ponce City Market. This same kind of passion for legacy and attention to details is what we obsess over at Cobbler Union. Our goal - to help preserve the art and craft of shoemaking while providing men around the world with exquisite shoes - will fit in well within the walls of PCM. Cobbler Union and Ponce City Market both opened their doors for the first time two years ago and we very much look forward to growing together with them.” – Stephen Beehler, Cobbler Union co-founder. 

Cobbler Union will continue to honor and replicate the uniqueness of the bespoke experience at the new location with features such as their made-to-order (MTO) program, belt-cutting display and weekly Sip n’ Shine events. With the MTO program, customers will be able to shop existing styles and transform them to their liking by selecting the leather and sole to create their own unique, one-of-a-kind creation. In effort to showcase the quality of craftsmanship, there will be a table in-store where they will feature the cutting of leather belts. In addition, Cobbler Union at Ponce City Market will host a weekly Sip n’ Shine event, every Thursday evening from 6PM - 8PM, inviting customers and friends to shop, get their shoes shined and have a drink. 

Cobbler Union at Ponce City Market will celebrate their soft opening on Friday, September 1st, host their fist Sip n’ Shine event on Thursday, September 15th, and a grand opening event on Thursday, September 29th. 

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Countdown to Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2016

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Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2015 / Photos by Ben Rose

Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2015 / Photos by Ben Rose

“We are so excited for this year's event!  Our committee members and production team are committed to delivering another fantastic event for two wonderful beneficiaries,” says 2016 Co-Chair Lila Hertz. 

Everyone always says it's the best event - well, that's because Jeffrey Fashion Cares truly is one of the best events in Atlanta. This signature fashion event has a strong loyal following and an incomparable reputation for featuring the latest designer fashion of the season - straight off the European runways.

We are exactly one week away from the 24th Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares. Attendees are invited to mix and mingle at pre-show cocktail reception while they peruse and bid on an array of luxury items including timeless jewelry, watches and must-have handbags.

After guests take their seats, a high-energy live auction featuring once in a lifetime experiences will lead up to a stunning runway show featuring Jeffrey Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designers such as Lanvin, Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Gucci, Valentino, Dries van Noten, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. Last year’s sold-out event raised $700,000 for Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF). 

Jeffrey Fashion Cares is Monday, August 29 at 7PM - Phipps Plaza.

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THE PATRICIA & PHILLIP FROST ART MUSEUM FIU PRESENTS — NARCISO RODRIGUEZ: AN EXERCISE IN MINIMALISM

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Headlining the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum’s Art Basel Season for 2016, Narciso Rodriguez: An Exercise in Minimalism will feature designs by Cuban-American fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez as well as never-before-seen archival materials, original sketches, video and works of art, selected by the designer to showcase the influence of the visual arts on his creations.

Co-curated by Alex Gonzalez, the Creative Director of ELLE Magazine and Klaudio Rodriguez, the Curator of the Frost Art Museum, the exhibition opens with a private reception on Saturday, October 8 as well as an event on Sunday, October 9 that is free and open to the public (and will remain on view through January 8, including the week of Art Basel Miami Beach).

The Frost Art Museum is also partnering with ELLE on both the exhibition and the opening night event.

“The strength of our inaugural couture exhibition is our emphasis on Narciso Rodriguez's artistry and creative process," says Dr. Jordana Pomeroy, Director of the museum. "Like a master sculptor or painter, he finds inspiration in the world around him to create an artistic continuum of ideas that are the underpinning of his life's work." 

“As a first-generation immigrant who impacts our contemporary culture globally, Narciso personifies the American dream."

"Alongside our guest curator Alex Gonzalez, Creative Director at ELLE Magazine, these two powerhouses will present a cultural milestone that will inspire and resonate strongly with the international communities here in Miami and at Florida International University,"  adds Dr. Pomeroy.

“I am honored to be asked to be part of the celebrated history of exhibitions presented by the Frost Art Museum FIU — and particularly excited to do so during Art Basel Season in Miami,” said Narciso Rodriguez.

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MADONNA in Gigi Burris Millinery - Cuba

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Madonna was spotted wearing the "Drake" hat from the Gigi Burris Millinery Resort 2017 collection in Cuba while celebrating her 58th birthday. 

The Gigi Burris “Drake” hat, as seen on Madonna, retails for $450.00 and will become available for purchase at The Webster Miami, Matches Fashion, and www.gigiburris.com in early November 2016. Similar styles are available now at leading retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, By George, Colette, DNA, Neiman Marcus and Tsum.

Gigi Burris Millinery became globally represented in 2013 with top tier multi brand boutiques worldwide. As a sixth generation Floridian, a favorite material is alligator skin, and some of the luxurious skins come from gators captured on family property. She is also known for intricate feather and couture handwork.

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FILA and Jason Wu Reinvent the "Modern Classic" for FW 2016

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Since the launch of his career back in the early 2000s, fashion designer Jason Wu has created a fashion empire that is defined by his ability to combine unique innovations with classic elegance and eclectic energy. Wu’s new collection for FILA Hong Kong seamlessly combines elements of two great designers – drawing inspiration from the clean lines, classic fringe and bold colors found in the FILA archives, and reimagining them with new geometric patterns, stylish cuts, and a bold color pattern that, when combined, makes for a truly unique and sophisticated collection that brings the 1960s into the modern world.

The FILA x Jason Wu women’s collection is defined by its unique combination of asymmetrical cuts, fabrics, and patterns that blend vintage FILA styles with contemporary silhouettes. Included in the collection are four tennis dresses, two tops, a skort, and a pant, which each sport a different color blocked pattern as well as bold lines of varying thickness and color. The show-stopping piece comes in the form of an ultra-feminine interpretation of the classic FILA tennis dress, which combines a smooth, form-fitting top, with a flirty pleated skirt, and an overlapping body piece. The mixture of fabrics and irregular stitching makes for a remarkable silhouette that creates a sense of depth, while keeping a visually optimized ratio. 

The men’s FILA x Jason Wu line features a selection of polos, crewnecks, pants, and shorts in various combinations of white, black and grey – a design element that allows users to mix and match different pieces with ease. Various color blocking patterns and added geometric details in red, yellow, and blue gives each item its own unique flair, while remaining sophisticated and versatile. A black jacket with white piping on the wrists and waist rounds out the collection in stylish sophistication, making it the perfect addition to an autumn wardrobe.

The FILA x Jason Wu collection will be available this fall at select retail locations in Hong Kong, as well as online at www.fila.com.hk/. 

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